Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

An article was published in the Irish Independent recently which criticised the venue for the Ryder Cup. I am most disappointed that Fáilte Ireland has not condemned the article, given that it will spend €9 million promoting the venue for the Ryder Cup and the competition itself. There is no doubt that it will be one of the greatest sporting events ever to take place in Ireland and in that context I am very disappointed with the attitude of Fáilte Ireland. It should have condemned the article outright. The K Club is the finest golfing complex in Europe, which comprises restaurants, bars, hotels, two golf courses, driving ranges and so forth.